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Posted by DenisSm (Prague, Czech Republic) on 23 May 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

This is one of pictures, where i used cross, so i think i will call it cross serie :-). i don`t know exactly why, but i have feelings sometimes to capture cross with the parts of body

I have wrote few my ideas and advices to some pictures, but some of authors where i tried to help didn`t care or didn`t takek time to reply, so i will spent my time rather for browsing pictures of ppl that comunicate and if you would like to know my ideas or want to ask me anything, don`t hesitate and write me. I will try do my the best to tell you my thoughs or to help you.
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Comments (25)

Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada

I think you may ruffle a few feathers with some people showing this, but I say so be it !!!
Because this image is outstanding Denis ! Compositionally it is perfect and you are a true master of lighting ! Sure, the subject matter may be controversial to some, but perhaps that's why I love it, it's provocative, it makes you think...

And I say: all the power to free speech and free artistic expression !!!!!

cheers
Roman

23 May 2009 3:11pm

@Roman: Thank you, Roman for your comment.
It`s cross and body, nothing controversial from my point :-) and if yes, so it is not picture but our something in our minds. Did you read about practices in some Ireland schools, that was published in these days ? I think that my picture is pure innocence matched to that. And if still it is provoking picture, than well, i like to do it :-))

Stef67 from in my head, France

pureté de l ensemble et non chemin de croix, j adore ^^

23 May 2009 4:18pm

XaviH from Badalona (almost Barcelona), Spain

Denis, your are walking on the edge with this picture. I admire not only your artistic talent, but also how keep your creations beyond the standard conventions. Now, talking about the photography, absolutely outstanding, both for the absolute mastering of lighting and composition and for the breaking conceptual proposition. I'm really impressed.

23 May 2009 4:33pm

@XaviH: Thank you Xavi for your comment and excuse my for the late answer.i`v been away. I always walking on the edge, not only pictures. you know a bit of adrenalin always can help you be better :-). I am glad you like picture.

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

This is absolutely beautiful. As with all your images, this is very creative too. Love it.

23 May 2009 4:35pm

Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada

Hi Denis, you got my curiosity perked up about this Ireland schools topic, was it published on the net somewhere?... if so, point me to it, I'm always interested in controversial stuff like that...

cheers
Roman

23 May 2009 5:55pm

@Roman: here is one story :
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-ireland-catholic-abuse,0,1052525.story

or just type to goodle ireland+catholic+school and you`ll get all other relevant news.But I warn you Roman, it`s more like horror than controversial .

Denny

rem_la from Villiers, France

Ainsi soit il !

24 May 2009 6:55am

Anthony Thomason from Phoenix, United States

Once again, great lighting and nice tones. I, very much, like the boldness of this image. Although I must question your innocence comment to Roman. What is the connection that you see between the cross and this particular body part? I agree that there are perceptions and shadows that exist in our minds - however they were planted - that shape our response to an image such as this. Now, I love Jesus and I love coochie, so I ain't mad at'cha! Is it as simple as that or does your concept run deeper? See, you are doing a great job of sparking communication.
Very nice work!
-Peace

25 May 2009 6:41am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(old Pembroke Dock boy,Wales), Germany

Great lighting and very well composed.

25 May 2009 9:41am

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

cracking image, Im not getting drawn into the religious thing, the basic shape of a cross, has since prehistoric times been employed in almost every culture throughout the
world and all the roughly similar shapes of cross symbols have wildly different meanings. the cross variously symbolised health, fertility, life,
immortality, the union of heaven and earth.

25 May 2009 7:08pm

Janine Kelly from kitchener, Canada

Daring! Provacative! and Completely Mind Blowing!
i love what you do with the human form!

26 May 2009 4:11am

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

This took me a second - wow. Fabulous light on this (and I have a bunch of 'catching-up to do) - wonderful work, Denis.

26 May 2009 5:55am

Johannes from Feldkirch, Austria

i like the mix of low key, eroticism, violence and a touch of fetish in this picture. Very, very well done!

26 May 2009 11:28am

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

great like every pic

1 Jun 2009 10:09am

Srujan Chennupati from Hyderabad, India

Your presentation is as beautiful as your shots. The one thing that I always love about your shots is the sense of creativity in the presentation of the pictures. Lovely shot.

4 Jun 2009 10:17am

@Srujan Chennupati: Thank you for your comment, i am glad, you like pictures :-). Thank you

vz-nostalgia from United States

one of your best, Denny. Nothing extra. Not a thing. Every bit is essential. That's the way I like it. :-)

5 Jun 2009 10:09pm

Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States

I can't add much more to the excellent commentary above: but I am really struck by the lighting, and how well this is composed. It's a fantastic image. Great job!

6 Jun 2009 5:44am

Ti from Alpharetta, United States

I think Viktor deliberately left out what he really meant:
"That's the way, un hum, un hum, I like it."

7 Jun 2009 1:11am

Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States

Your images are always beautifully executed. You may bring out controversy and dialog to this blog but you are first and foremost ,wonderfully creative! Keep up the good work.

9 Jun 2009 6:07am

@Emilio Garcia: Thank you. Emilio :-). I appreciate your comment as awlays

Keith from Regina, Canada

Such symmetry and suttle sin. I almost didn't recorgnize what was in the background there. Very nice. We're missing you lately. So few posts. Keep 'em coming!!

10 Jun 2009 8:06am

Shar from Regina, SK, Canada

I am late in visiting this one, regretfully! This is wonderfully lit and controversal too! I like it and look forward to seeing you post again soon!

15 Jun 2009 2:52pm

kevin from Ireland

Denis great work. Where are you? Only holidays I hope!....Post soon

20 Jun 2009 9:10pm

Stef67 from in my head, France

thinks denis fort your comment on my "et la lumiere fut", j ai pensé à toi sur celle ci^^

29 Jun 2009 4:41pm

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

My, my, Denis - you do light up my life. Great light control here.

30 Jun 2009 6:15am

Daniel Herrera Erro from Barcelona, Spain

I think i have a picture somethin like this one some where is a good shot (polemico) =)

30 Jun 2009 7:44am

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

An interesting composition. I wonder why but it evokes me Madonna, the singer

2 Jul 2009 8:22pm

@Calusarus: :-) true is, it`s not madonna, but i bet it would be fine to have photo session with her :-).

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